The International Solidarity Fund is a system where members and donors can make voluntary contributions in order to support the activities of CCIVS and its members. Up to 100% of the travel costs and hosting costs (based on the cheapest operations of travel) may be assigned for activities of the member organisations. The applicant should…
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Contribute to the International Solidarity Fund! The International Solidarity Fund was created with the following aims: – Promote exchanges between regions where there is currently little volunteer exchange– Increase the numbers of volunteers who participate in South-South and South-North exchanges– Develop partnerships and capacity building of member organisations through the exchange of volunteers Joining the fund (pdf) is an act
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At the turn of the 21st century, IVS had to adapt again to the new trends provoked still by the hegemonic and imperialistic approach of most industrialised nations which led to the new-born concept of terrorism and the creation of new stereotypes worldwide. In the 2000s, the direct effect of high-speed developing technology obliged IVS
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“Creative chaos, best describes the state of our office during the early 1960s when Arthur Gillette and I were running things. We had a constant coming and going of volunteer helpers and visitors, a dozen projects on the go at any one time, the duplicator spewing out tens of thousands of workcamps lists.†Glyn Roberts
1960-71: Cold War, Independance and the Growth of Long Term “Development†Volunteer Read Post »
31 people from over 25 countries participated in the event, creating a very valuable opportunity for the diverse member organisations represented, to re-engage, share and strengthen the network. This opportunity was especially valuable for many members, because it was the first in-person meeting they had attended since prior to 2020… During the event, member organisation
Get ready for a journey of transformation and impact! We’re thrilled to introduce Project ICON, an initiative set to revolutionise the International Voluntary Service (IVS) movement. ICON is all about elevating the quality, reach, and inclusivity of volunteering activities. The team: Meet the Organizations Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, ICON brings
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre recently announced the selected projects for the WHV 2023 Campaign, which promises to be an exceptional journey of preservation, education, and community engagement. This year, 74 action camp projects will come to life from April to December, encompassing 67 World Heritage properties and sites on the Tentative Lists. A total
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During the Master Class Series on Racism and Discrimination, which took place on March 21st at the UNESCO headquarters, a workshop titled “The Hidden Power of Memes” was conducted for 20 young students aged 12 to 17. The objective of this workshop was to educate and empower students in identifying and raising awareness about racism
We are thrilled to share exciting insights from the strategic youth partnership project “AlwaysON for Youth,” co-financed by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Program. This groundbreaking initiative was set to boost the capacity of youth organisations across Europe, enabling them to provide extensive and intensive support to young people, including vulnerable youth, through digital
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From July 10th to July 16th, 2023, Ferrara, Italy, became the nucleus of an inspiring movement as 21 participants joined forces to present the groundbreaking results of the Decolonise Participatory Action Research (PAR) and to explore together with the Decolonise Youth advocates how to bring about the necessary changes. The Decolonise! Project aims to pave
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